Teacher of Science

Shorefields; Hutton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Hutton is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to join their enthusiastic team starting September 2026. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality science education and inspire students' passion for the subject. The school is committed to professional development and offers a supportive work environment, along with a comprehensive range of employee benefits including a pension and well-being support. Apply by 16 February 2026.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employee savings and discounts

Health cash plan

Mental health support

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• A commitment to high-quality teaching and inspiring students.
• Ability to deliver engaging science lessons.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Science.
• Inspire students to develop confidence in science.
• Contribute to the school’s high academic standards.

Skills

Teaching

Science expertise

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Science

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5433-519S
Position Type: Teacher
Pay Range: Teacher's Main Scale (plus outer Fringe)

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 16/02/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: TBC

Teacher of Science
Required: September 2026

Permanent Contract - Full Time

Pay Range: Teacher's Main Scale (plus outer Fringe)

We are seeking to appoint a talented and committed Science Teacher to join our successful secondary school. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and inspire students to develop confidence, curiosity and achievement in Science.

2025 - 74.9% of students achieved grades 9-4 in GCSE English Literature and 74.8% in GCSE English Language and 78.1% of students achieved grades 9-4 in Mathematics

2024 - 77.5% of students achieved 9-4 in GCSE English Literature and 79.5% in GCSE English Language and 79.9% of students achieved 9-4 in Mathematics

2024 - OFSTED Good with an outstanding leadership

Application packs available on the St Martin's Website or via essexschooljobs.co.uk. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful applicant.

St Martin's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Local Schools Committee will ensure that all staff, job applicants, and students seeking admission to the school do not suffer direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or belief, and are not disadvantaged by any other condition or requirement which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Closing date: 16 February 2026 - Midnight

Information about the School

St Martin's School is a large co-educational comprehensive school located in Hutton, Brentwood. The school benefits from a pleasant semi-rural environment with agricultural land to the rear. The school, which also includes a large sixth form block, is situated on an open, attractive 30 acre site. Parking is available on-site and there are good transport links by both rail and bus. Hutton is five miles from the M25 and 19 miles from London, which is easily reached by road or train (25 minutes to Liverpool Street Station).

This is a large, but friendly school in which all staff are helped to develop their talents. This is supported by an extensive and wide ranging in-house continual professional development programme (CPD). We have high quality mentoring and induction programmes for staff with excellent opportunities for training and professional development.

2025 – 74.9% of students achieved grades 9-4 in GCSE English Literature and 74.8% in GCSE English Language and 78.1% of students achieved grades 9-4 in Mathematics. 2024 – 77.5% of students achieved 9-4 in GCSE English Literature and 79.5% in GCSE English Language and 79.9% of students achieved 9-4 in Mathematics. Over-Subscribed - 1184 applications for 292 year 7 places in 2023. Ofsted 2024 - Good with outstanding leadership.

About Discovery Educational Trust:

Discovery Educational Trust, formed in 2014, is a successful and established multi-academy trust based in South Essex, comprising just under 4000 pupils and 500 staff, across 5 schools.

Our schools are:

• Chase High School (Westcliff-on-Sea)
• St. Martin's School (Brentwood)
• Hogarth Primary School (Brentwood)
• Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School (Brentwood)
• Larchwood Primary School (Brentwood)

We aim for each of our schools to become the school of choice within the community, offering a broad and exciting range of extracurricular activities to enhance the opportunities within their formal curriculum.

Our vision is that strong and effective leadership places our children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We value relationships, which are open and honest, underpinned by kindness, trustworthiness and compassion.

We offer ongoing training and professional development for all staff in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We offer the following benefits for employees:

• Pension scheme - also automatically includes Life Assurance
• Generous Referral Bonus for employees who refer quality candidates to join Discovery Educational Trust
• Two-week October half term (term time staff)
• Employee savings and discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential wellbeing support for employees and dependants
• Mental Health First Aiders – we have qualified MHFA England trainers within the Trust and continue to add to our pool of trained MHFAs
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Gifted Service Leave for long service
• Health Cash plan to support with everyday healthcare costs – e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy. Includes Virtual GP service

As an equal opportunities employer, Discovery Educational Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re-assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Discovery Educational Trust.

Discovery Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding our pupils against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form; CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Stacey Nicholls, HR Officer
St Martin's School
Hanging Hill Lane
Hutton, Brentwood
Essex, CM13 2HG Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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